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Making an open wrap

Lay the chapathi/tortilla on a flat surface. Spread the filling in the center.

Make chapathis of the size you desire, or buy ready made tortillas, whatever works for you.

Fold one edge towards the center.

Starting at the corner of the folded edge, roll the tortilla with both hands, pull the filling along tightly and roll it towards the other end of the tortilla, gathering the filling along the way.

Place the rolled tortilla on a rectangle piece of tissue/foil or clear wrapping sheet. Make sure the wrap is a half the size or a little smaller than the roll, so when you wrap, the open end is visible.

Fold one edge on the top of the close end of the roll, towards the center. Now roll the paper over the filled tortilla, tightly packing in the remaining paper towards the other end. This makes an open wrap. Done!

Use a large, heavy-based pot. Over medium heat, add oil. Toss the whole garam masala and pepper seeds. Toast for 2-3 minutes until aromatic. While they are toasting, add half the onion. After the onions turn golden brown, turn off the heat and let cool. Add the tamarind and coconut to the cooled mixture, and grind to a fine paste.Back in the large pot, Add oil, on m…

This is a fresh green that can be found growing everywhere in South India. It belongs to the Solanum family, with lovely green leaves and produces tangy little blue or red berries. The solanum nigrum leaves are also uses as herbs in medicine. The curry is unmistably green, and has a subtle yet distinct taste. It can be made into chutneys or curries. Try it, I bet you will like it. What you need: Serves 43 cups kasi soppu/ganike soppu/solanum nigrum leaves3-4 Garlic 4-5 Black pepper seeds 3 red chilies3 tsp dry coconut2 tsp ghas ghase/khus khus /poppy seeds1/2 cup milk1/2 cup hesarukalu(green gram)/kadalekalu(channa dhal)/dry avarekalu/fresh kadale beeja (peanuts) Tempering : A tsp of ghee/oil, curry leaves and mustard seeds. If you use dry grams/dhals, then warm them well on dry heat, and cook them well. If you are using fresh peanuts, just boil them with a little water and salt. Set aside. In a bowl, add the greens, sprinkle a little water, and add in the garlic, black pepper, red chilie…